The broader mission goal is to demonstrate the capabilities that are considered critical to the success of future space missions, including establishing a permanent presence on the moon and ultimately pursuing missions deeper into space, including Mars.
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
This mission will target the south polar region, where companies and countries alike are pursuing the scientific and economic prospects of lunar water ice.
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Christopher Cokinos,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.
Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.
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